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Monday, May 9, 2022
Rotational grazing isn’t just good for the soil — it turns out the practice results in a huge bump in soil water infiltration. A five-year project finds high intensity grazing boosts water infiltration by up to 30 per cent. Full Article Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
New Ducks Unlimited conservation program offers $125 per acre to seed unproductive annually cropped lands to forages. Full ArticleALUS Rocky View County also provides funding for marginal lands near all field groups (crop, pasture, etc.). More information on the RVC ALUS Program Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Registration is now open for farms and ranches to be part of the next edition of Open Farm Days. The weekend showcases Alberta’s agriculture industry and growing the agri-tourism sector. Host farms open their gates to share their agricultural experiences with their urban neighbours and to help them Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
In this month’s edition: Director’s Note- Morrie Goetjen United Nations declare 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Restoring marginal lands can be a long-term money maker Long-term study shows benefits of planned rotational grazing The building block of soilMay Newsletter Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Alberta’s government has developed the Wild Boar Control Program to eliminate the destructive pest’s threat to crops, livestock and the environment. The new coordinated approach includes an expanded trapping and control program, compensation for farmers and two separate bounty programs – one for Read More...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Recent history has shown us that the stability of crop protection products is not always guaranteed. Managing an on-farm herbicide program when herbicide resources are short is an important tactic farmers should have an understanding of. Some considerations to help manage herbicide shortages include Read More...
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Today, Council approved the 2022 Municipal Tax Rate Bylaw, Langdon Special Recreation Tax, and the Country Lane Estates Local Improvement Tax. These tax rates are reflective of the County’s approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budget.The 2022 municipal tax rate equates the amount of property tax Read More...
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
We are proud of our rural identity at Rocky View County and the innovative world-class farms and businesses that build our agribusiness success story.To celebrate this story, Rocky View County has partnered with four local agribusinesses to create Agribusiness Success in Rocky View County, a Read More...
Monday, April 11, 2022
Rocky View County, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Canadian Red Cross thank the Hamlet of Bragg Creek for its participation during the April 21 Emergency Management Exercise.The exercise replicated a wildfire response from emergency personnel, who implemented the evacuation plan for the greater Bragg Read More...
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Rocky View County Council has announced the appointment of Mr. Dorian Wandzura as the new Chief Administrative Officer, assuming the role and responsibilities on May 2, 2022.Mr. Wandzura has been serving in a senior leadership capacity within both the public and private sectors for nearly 30 years. Read More...
Monday, March 21, 2022
Rocky View County is seeking public responses through a County-wide citizen satisfaction survey, Your Say Rocky View County.The survey starts March 21 and ends April 30, 2022. During this time, all County residences will receive a Your Say Rocky View County card in the mail for their opportunity to Read More...
Friday, March 18, 2022
Rocky View County has withdrawn the appeal of decision 2020 ABQB 406. This decision was in relation to the censure and sanctions of three councillors in 2019.Mayor Kochan says, “The time has come for Council to move forward. Past concerns have been remediated and, as a newly elected council, we are Read More...
Friday, March 18, 2022
Nominations are open for the 2022 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame. The award honours those who have significantly contributed to agriculture, the agri-food industry and rural life in Alberta. Every two years, Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes up to three individuals whose outstanding Read More...
Friday, March 11, 2022
Rocky View County is currently accepting project applications for the Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS) program. These projects provide ecological goods and services such as cleaner water and air, flood control and water retention, carbon sequestration, increased biodiversity including wildlife and Read More...
Monday, February 28, 2022
A couple simple ideas to find calves during a hectic time of year.Full Article
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